The exponential rise of Russia's Mir payment system
The unparalleled success of Russia’s Mir payments system has protected it against US sanctions, making other governments take notice. Source link
The rise of LGBT+ banks –
The Banker Portfolio encompasses: An essential and trusted resource providing economical and financial intelligence for the world’s financial sector; premium editorial excellence striving to stimulate and inform Detailed regulatory and policy insight for the banking and securities market, analysing the major rules from the formulation stage and explaining their aims and likely impact on a … Read more
The rise of LGBT+ banks –
The Banker Portfolio encompasses: An essential and trusted resource providing economical and financial intelligence for the world’s financial sector; premium editorial excellence striving to stimulate and inform Detailed regulatory and policy insight for the banking and securities market, analysing the major rules from the formulation stage and explaining their aims and likely impact on a … Read more
Corporate default risk on the rise in Japan
Corporate debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan is at its highest level since the 1990s and fears are growing that defaults could surge in struggling sectors, which could have an impact on smaller and regional banks. The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ’s) most recent financial stability report suggested that the probability of default at … Read more
The rise of ESG and the importance of compliance
Author: James Whitaker (pictured) and Sam Eastwood, both partners at international law firm Mayer Brown April 6, 2021 The pressure from stakeholders, be they lawmakers or shareholders, regulators or activists, or indeed society at large, on companies of all sizes, and across all sectors, to recognise, adhere to, improve, measure and report performance against ESG … Read more